Patents by Inventor Derrick J. Barker

Derrick J. Barker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20120080917
    Abstract: Magnetic buckle assemblies and associated methods of use with child seats and other restraint systems are disclosed herein. A restraint system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first web connector and a second web connector configured to releasably engage the first web connector. The restraint system can further include a magnet positioned on at least one of the first and second web connectors. The magnet can be configured to hold the first and second web connectors together such that they can be simultaneously inserted into a corresponding buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: AmSafe Commercial Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter E. Miller, Ian J. Hadlow, Derrick J. Barker, Andrew C. Peters, Sean L. Casey, Phillip Morgan, Alphons L. Van Der Mullen
  • Patent number: 7097245
    Abstract: A vehicle child seat, in particular a child's car seat, including a seat module demountably attachable to a base module, and configurable between rearward-facing and forward-facing configurations. The base module includes a retractable and pivotable support leg and a headrest element. The seat module is adapted to interact with the headrest element to prevent pivoting of the support leg when in a deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Equipbaby Limited
    Inventor: Derrick J. Barker
  • Patent number: D649432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: AmSafe Commercial Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Main, Fred Buckingham, Derrick J. Barker, Ian J. Hadlow
  • Patent number: D649433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: AmSafe Commercial Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Buckingham, Mark E. Main, Derrick J. Barker, Ian J. Hadlow
  • Patent number: D661619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: AmSafe Commercial Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian J. Hadlow, Derrick J. Barker, Peter E. Miller, Phillip Morgan, Xinghua Huang, Mark E. Main, Michael A. Wiseman